Any number of serious circumstances can justify pursuing temporary custody of a child, pending a final resolution. While emergency relief is fairly rare, it’s important to pursue if your child is in imminent danger from an immediate threat. Here’s what you need to know about emergency custody hearings. Emergency Custody Hearing In order to get an emergency custody hearing, you must petition the ...
Summer is usually the best time to be a kid. School is out for three months, and your parents may be planning on taking you somewhere exciting for vacation. However, if a child’s parents are divorced, summer becomes much more complicated. Many adults never get the summer off anymore, and most of the summer break is spent in summer camp or daycare. However, when one parent has the summer off, he or ...
One of the things that can complicate the divorce process is children. If a couple has children, each parent usually wants to spend as much time with his or her children as possible. The parent with primary physical custody is typically the one that gets to spend the most time with their kids. Custody battles can sometimes be contentious, as it can be difficult for parents to compromise on this ...
If you have been accused of or arrested for allegedly committing a serious violent crime, one of the main defenses available in Florida is self-defense. Such a claim aims to prove that force was "reasonably necessary" to prevent another person's impending use of illegal force. Defendants can use the following types of force as an affirmative defense to justify their actions: Non-deadly force ...
A DUI charge in Florida can result in serious penalties, including jail time, license suspension, and fines. Furthermore, having a DUI conviction on your criminal record can limit your employment and educational opportunities. Fortunately, a motorist who’s accused of drunk driving may have an opportunity to plea bargain for a “wet reckless” charge. Wet reckless means a plea deal that turns a DUI ...
Underage drinking is not only a serious public health problem in the United States, it can also result in jail, probation, and a permanent criminal record if arrested and charged. In Florida, it is illegal for a person under the age of 21 to possess or drink an alcoholic beverage. There are also legal consequences for anyone who provides alcohol to minors. Here’s what you should know about ...
Alimony , also known as spousal support or spousal maintenance, is one of the most significant and recognizable aspects of divorce . While many people understand that it refers to payments one former spouse makes to the other, few realize that there are actually different types of alimony in Florida that may be awarded while a divorce is pending, after a divorce, and for various reasons. The types ...
A biological parent has the right to seek child visitation or child custody. Fathers who were not married when their child was born must legally establish paternity in order to gain access to father's rights. If you’re a father going through a divorce or custody battle, it’s important to know your rights. Establishing Paternity Establishing paternity is important for more than just having a name ...
Millions are affected by domestic violence every year. Studies show that violence occurs at least once in two-thirds of all marriages , with 95% of the victims being women. While freeing yourself from any unhealthy marriage can be complicated, throw in domestic abuse and it requires extra planning and special consideration. 1. Escape Plan Your first step to divorcing an abusive spouse should be to ...
Engagement rings can be pricey and most people buy them with the expectation of eventually saying, “I do.” While certainly most engaged couples ultimately do take that trip down the aisle, not all engagements get to that stage. What happens to the ring when the engagement falls apart and a couple decides to part ways? Depending on the state you live in, the answer to this pressing question depends ...
A biological parent has the right to seek child visitation or child custody. Fathers who were not married when their child was born must legally establish paternity in order to gain access to father's rights. If you’re a father going through a divorce or custody battle, it’s important to know your rights. Establishing Paternity Establishing paternity is important for more than just having a name ...
Divorce isn’t for everyone. While you may not want to continue living with your spouse, but are not certain you want a divorce, legal separation is an option. Much like divorce, you can negotiate child custody, child support, alimony and property division in a legal separation. However, you are still legally married to your spouse, so you can take advantage of health insurance and social security ...
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